Thinking of trying HFT

[cooper_dan]

I went to the BFTA GP 1 yesterday. This was hosted by Redfearn FTC, easy to find, half a mile from Jcn 38 of the M1. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful, even though this was an Elite Event with several well known shooters present.
What struck me however was the huge cost of all the equipment in use!
Top end PCP rifle about £3000
Top end scope, mounts, side wheel, etc, say £1000
Ditto adjustable hamster fore end, say £300
Straitjacket ( as I call them!!) say £250 This intrigued me as many of the wearers did not not have them fastened which I would have thought reduces their advantage anyway.
Fancy triggers, etc, say £50
Mats, knee rolls, Bag, say £100
So, at this level at least it is not cheap. An enjoyable day all the same; I hope to visit a competition where there may be some ordinary mortals in action!
Thanks to all who explained a few things to me by the way.

Second hand TX200 = £290
Hawke Vantage Max 4-12x40 = £130
Shooting glove = £30
Toddlers play mat from Ikea = £20

£470 in total. When I started shooting with this setup I could barely manage 40's at HFT. After a year of learning the kit I got joint 6th at worlds recoiling (with food poisoning), and first in HFT class at the Paul James. I expect FT is a similar story. It's probably got very little to do with how much you spend, and everything to do with how much work you are willing to put in learning your kit and setup

[noz1]

Second hand TX200 = £290
Hawke Vantage Max 4-12x40 = £130
Shooting glove = £30
Toddlers play mat from Ikea = £20

£470 in total. When I started shooting with this setup I could barely manage 40's at HFT. After a year of learning the kit I got joint 6th at worlds recoiling (with food poisoning), and first in HFT class at the Paul James. I expect FT is a similar story. It's probably got very little to do with how much you spend, and everything to do with how much work you are willing to put in learning your kit and setup

I take your point, Sir, BUT, those Gentlemen at the GP would not have spent all that money if they did not have to, I think. Perhaps if any of them read this, I and many others would be interested to hear from them. I realise that ability counts for a lot, but the best gear must help as well, I'm sure.

[bezzer]

Yebbut you're both talking different disciplines FT and HFT, as I said there is world of difference as to what kit will get you a decent way forward.